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The Guerrilla Position is hosted by Guerrilla Press founder Nick Hausman. It features weekly interviews and insights from some of the top progressive leaders and influencers from the Chicagoland-area, and beyond.

New episodes of The Guerrilla Position are released every Thursday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel, as well as audio-only episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

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Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive media company, produces The Guerrilla Position out of the Civitech Studio in Lincoln Park. The views and opinions expressed by and on Guerrilla Press and The Guerrilla Position do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.

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#113
Thursday · 3 hr 2 min
Blue Wave By The Lake feat. Brandon Johnson, Mike Quigley, Robert Peters, And More!
The Girl, I Guess Podcast, hosted by Stephanie Skora, debuts Friday, November 6th! New weekly episodes will be released on YouTube, with audio-only episodes available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe and leave a review! Guerrilla Press, a Chicago-style progressive media company, produces The Girl, I Guess Podcast out of the Civitech Studio in Lincoln Park. The views and opinions expressed by and on Guerrilla Press and The Girl, I Guess Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our s
#112
October 30 · 27 min
The Battle For The Chicago School Board 6A Seat
In this special BONUS EPISODE of The Guerrilla Position, Nick Hausman sits down with Chicago School Board (D-6A) candidate Anusha Thotakura! In their conversation, they discuss funding gaps in the Chicago public schools budget, her push for universal pre-K, which candidate she is backing for Chicago School Board President, her background as a debate coach, and more! New episodes of The Guerrilla Position drop every Thursday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel and as audio-only episodes on A
#111
October 29 · 54 min
Free Hot Dogs And Palestine
Matt Brewer is the founder of Chicago's Grasshopper Club dispensary, the first and only black-owned dispensary in Chicago, as well as co-owner of The Wiener's Circle, and a Chicago mayoral candidate. In this episode of The Guerrilla Position, Brewer sits down with Guerrilla Press founder Nick Hausman to discuss growing up on Chicago's South Side, his passion for education, why he launched Grasshopper Club and bought The Wiener's Circle, why he is running for Mayor, and more! Plus, the two wrap
#110
October 15 · 23 min
The S In DSA Stands For Sangamon
Miguel Valente is a proud veteran, Democratic Precinct Committeeperson for Capital 13, and one of Guerrilla Press's first-ever guests. Valente reconnects with Nick Hausman to discuss his alignment with the DSA, why it has created friction with his local Democratic chapter, how he's working to help the unhoused, his National Guard experience, and more! New episodes of The Guerrilla Position drop every Thursday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel, and as audio-only episodes on Apple Podcasts,
#109
October 8 · 1 hr 6 min
Girl, I Guess: Midterms 2026
The Girl, I Guess voter guide has become must-read material for progressives in the Chicagoland area. In this debut episode of The Guerrilla Position, Girl, I Guess co-author Stephanie Skora sits down with host Nick Hausman to discuss the contentious Chicago School Board president election, why she has yet to endorse anyone in that race, how Alexi Giannoulias is running for two offices at the same time, and much more. New episodes of The Guerrilla Position drop every Thursday on the Guerrilla
#108
September 24 · 33 min
Laughing Through The Fascism
Donald Trump and his administration are in their full-on fascist era. Whether it is imposing their will through meritless lawsuits against their perceived enemies or banning major news outlets from the White House, there just seems to be a fascist itch that Donny and friends cannot scratch. So what can you do when such undemocratic activity is afoot? Laugh, of course.In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, founder Nick Hausman sits down with Annoyance Theater Managing Director Jayson Brooks
#107
September 21 · 42 min
Chicago's Northside vs Billionaires
Illinois State Senator Mike Simmons joins Guerrilla Press founder Nick Hausman for this exclusive interview.In their conversation, they discuss his father's journey to America as an Ethiopian refugee, interning for former State Senator Barack Obama, the future of the Democratic Party, his efforts to bring down housing costs, fears about AI, and more.Guerrilla Press recorded this exclusive interview at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions expressed by Guerrilla Press do not nece
#106
September 17 · 58 min
The Audacity Of Hope 2.0
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Illinois State Senator Robert Peters sits down with Guerrilla Press founder Nick Hausman.During their conversation, they discuss the pressure of inheriting former President Barack Obama's seat, the origins of his 'Tax That Ass' slogan, the Quantum Campus being built on Chicago's South Side, pushing back against the surveillance state, Kanye West, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The view
#105
September 14 · 30 min
1st Ward Problems
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata!In their conversation, they discuss the recent illegal raves held at the Congress Theater, the one-year anniversary of Operation Midway Blitz, his Meet Me On Milwaukee campaign, Donald Trump's upcoming trip to the Chicagoland area, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions expressed by Guerrilla Press do not
#104
September 14 · 28 min
BONUS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Reelection Campaign Launch Speech
In this bonus weekend audio drop, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivers his reelection campaign speech from the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Guerrilla Press was in attendance and was able to capture this audio at the event.For more information, visit us at www.Guerrilla-Press.com or follow us on social media.Instagram: @Guerrilla_PressTikTok: @GuerrillaPressYouTube: @Guerrilla-Press
#103
September 10 · 52 min
Is The Rule Of Law Dead?
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with former DOJ FTC attorney Reed Showalter.During their conversation, they discuss the shameful appointment of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, the more than 100k DOJ staff members who have left during the Trump Administration, how quantum computing and crypto are scams, the merits of Hunter Biden doing interviews, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opin
#102
September 8 · 38 min
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: Trump, Midway Blitz, Zohran Mamdani, Pro Wrestling, Housing, & More!
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Guerrilla Press Founder Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson!During their conversation, they discuss New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump calling for federal intervention in the city, the one-year anniversary of Operation Midway Blitz, the rise of AI, how he is creating affordable housing, the Chicago Public School Board elections, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Ch
#101
September 3 · 43 min
Running For CPS Board President (w/ Hilario Dominguez)
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago Public Schools President candidate Hilario Dominguez!During their conversation, they discuss how CPS students deserve better school lunches, the billionaires interfering in the CPS board elections, his experience lobbying in Springfield, ICE making CPS schools a target, his push for universal Pre-K, and more.This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions
#100
August 31 · 45 min
Comedy In The Age Of Donald Trump (w/ Max & Ian)
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman is joined by Chicago comedy duo Max Kantor and Ian Mullen.They begin their conversation by discussing how Ian got The Annoyance Theater sued by showing WWE PPVs illegally, and how Nick was able to use his pro wrestling connections to have the suit dropped. It's a wild story!Then, they discuss Max's life on the road with Second City, how the two are navigating writing comedy in the age of Donald Trump, the death of late-night television, a
#99
August 27 · 41 min
Center The Most Marginalized (w/ Dr. Brenda Lee Anderson)
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago Public School Board (D-6A) candidate Dr. Brenda Lee Anderson.During their conversation, they discuss how her rough upbringing shaped her desire for higher education, how Chicago schools can better combat absenteeism, the need for student-forward government, how to better fund and run Chicago schools, why a more nuanced conversation is needed around charter schools, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was
#98
August 24 · 35 min
Drake Warren: What's A Commissioner?
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Cook County Commissioner (D-10) candidate Drake Warren!During their conversation, they discuss why he is reluctantly running as a Democrat, ways he wants to bring housing costs down, the skyrocketing number of uninsured Americans, preventing ICE from getting access to personal data, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions expressed by Guerrilla Pr
#97
August 20 · 42 min
Josh Sodicoff: The Case Against Chicago's Quantum Campus
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Science For The People Chicago Co-Chair Josh Sodicoff!During their conversation, they discuss the environmental and economic concerns surrounding the under-development Quantum Campus on Chicago's South Side.This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The views and opinions expressed by Guerrilla Press do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.For more information, visit us at
#96
August 17 · 38 min
Matt Martin: Progressive Superhero
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago's 47th Ward Alderman, Matt Martin!During their conversation, Martin discusses his push for fair elections in Chicago, how climate change is affecting the city, creating affordable housing by building on vacant lots, why he voted in favor of the head tax, the pros and cons of a congestion tax, signing the ICE Out pledge, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. Th
#95
August 13 · 43 min
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Wrestling With Chicago Politics
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with Chicago's 48th Ward Alderwoman, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth!During their conversation, they discuss how Chicago politics is like pro wrestling, expanding the city's mental health services, how she is creating more affordable housing, Chicago's infrastructure being strained due to increased rainfall, combating the rise of AI, how she made the 48th Ward the safest in the city for pedestrians, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive i
#94
August 10 · 45 min
Andre Vasquez: Rage Against The Chicago Machine
In this Guerrilla Press exclusive interview, Nick Hausman speaks with 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez!During their conversation, they discuss Abdul El-Sayed's big primary win in Michigan, what it is like to be a progressive voice on Chicago's City Council, the mid-year budget hearings he pushed for, concerns around surveillance technology, parking meter privatization, fighting back against ICE, and more!This Guerrilla Press exclusive interview was recorded at the Civitech Studio in Chicago. The

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